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DY51 XZX

2001 Peugeot 307

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

161,147 mi
Last recorded161,147 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 30777,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XZX
MakePeugeot
Model307
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 161,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen damaged all over in zone A & in the remainder of the swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side light dim

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose not fully secure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 31 Aug 2017 150,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 25 Aug 2017 150,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 141,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 141,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 133,676 miles

All suspension bushes splitting,de bonding and displaying play.

Both front brake disc lipped,corroded,scored and slightly warped.

Both front inner arch liners loose.

Coolant expansion bottle cap does not fully tighten therefore not fully functional.

Corrosion located on rear chassis and underbody

Corrosion located on vehicle suspension and metal brake pipes.

Engine bay bulk head heat shield loose and resting on engine.

Engine oil level low.

Front brake pads unevenly worn and o/s/f brake pads low and close to the legal limit.

Luggage compartment fully laden.

Part of o/s/r door handle missing but still fully functional.

Protective cap off of handbrake button missing.

Rear protective undertray preventing full inspection of rear chassis/underbody

Slight fluctuation detected within both front/rear brake readings.

Slight play detected within o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link.

Small amount of grease located around o/s/f lower ball joint.

Wind-shield washer jets partially blocked and requires adjustment.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired Both front a.b.s wires rubbing against steering and suspension components. (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/s/f tyre tread unevenly worn,below legal limit,pressure deflated and (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 94v n/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

All suspension bushes splitting,de bonding and displaying play.

Both front brake disc lipped,corroded,scored and slightly warped.

Both front inner arch liners loose.

Coolant expansion bottle cap does not fully tighten therefore not fully functional.

Corrosion located on rear chassis and underbody

Corrosion located on vehicle suspension and metal brake pipes.

Engine bay bulk head heat shield loose and resting on engine.

Engine oil level low.

Front brake pads unevenly worn and o/s/f brake pads low and close to the legal limit.

Luggage compartment fully laden.

Part of o/s/r door handle missing but still fully functional.

Protective cap off of handbrake button missing.

Rear protective undertray preventing full inspection of rear chassis/underbody

Slight fluctuation detected within both front/rear brake readings.

Slight play detected within o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link.

Small amount of grease located around o/s/f lower ball joint.

Wind-shield washer jets partially blocked and requires adjustment.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,055 miles

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished and becoming unbonded

both headlamp lenses foggy and require replacing soon

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust section has a slight blow and require replacing soon

grease around offside cv gaitor

nearside rear tyre badly perished, over 5yrs old and worn on inner edge 205/55/R16 94V

oil around engine

Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished and becoming unbonded

both headlamp lenses foggy and require replacing soon

front brake discs slightly worn

front exhaust section has a slight blow and require replacing soon

grease around offside cv gaitor

nearside rear tyre badly perished, over 5yrs old and worn on inner edge 205/55/R16 94V

offside rear lower shocker bush slightly perished and requires attention soon

oil around engine

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,774 miles

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished and becoming unbonded

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside cv gaitor requires further securing soon

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover requires attention soon

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges (205/55/R16 91W)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 118,774 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front wishbone back bushes slightly perished and becoming unbonded

both rear tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside cv gaitor requires further securing soon

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover requires attention soon

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges (205/55/R16 91W)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 111,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 111,453 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,625 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 105,595 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,622 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air light on

Pass 19 Oct 2006 50,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2006 50,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 307?

Based on 5,095,133 MOT tests across 320,070 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
6,727
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
320,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275,886
position lamp(s) not working 187,900
Registration plate lamp not working 168,034
Stop lamp not working 163,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 155,426
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DY51 XZX is a 2001 Peugeot 307 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 77,176 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 307 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 275,886 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 XZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY51 XZX is a 2001 Peugeot 307, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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